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Arrowood
- Arrowood, Book 1
- Narrated by: Malk Williams
- Length: 9 hrs and 29 mins
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Summary
London Society takes their problems to Sherlock Holmes. Everyone else goes to Arrowood.
The Afghan War is over, and a deal with the Irish appears to have brought an end to sectarian violence, but Britain's position in the world is uncertain, and the gap between rich and poor is widening.
London is a place where the wealthy party while the underclass are tempted into lives of crime, drugs and prostitution. A serial killer stalks the streets. Politicians are embroiled in financial and sexual scandals.
The year is 1895. The police don't have the resources to deal with everything that goes on in the capital. The rich turn to a celebrated private detective when they need help: Sherlock Holmes. But in densely populated South London, where crimes are sleazier and Holmes rarely visits, people turn to Arrowood, a private investigator who despises Holmes, his wealthy clientele and his showy forensic approach to crime. Arrowood understands people, not clues.
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- Charlotte
- 12-09-20
Really Enjoyable and believable
Came across this book and thought I would give it a try and wow! What a find!!
The characters were intriguing and so believable, enhanced by the superb narration of Malk Williams.
The plot was great and kept you guessing all the way through and Mick Finlay should be congratulated on such a well written book.
I’m off immediately to download the next book in the series. Well with a credit and I can whole heartedly recommend!!!
Bravo!!!
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- ANNABEL
- 31-01-18
Fantastically entertaining!
A gripping and fantastically well told story. Wonderfully complex and satisfying. Thoroughly recommended if you like great characters, twists, turns and surprises!
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- MRS
- 29-08-18
Very Good
There is nothing bad to say about this enjoyable yarn. Cannot fault the narrator, nor the story. Characters were very realistic and the story was well performed. Just the right length too.
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- Amazon Customer
- 27-12-17
Highly recommended
A new star in the detective firmament. Arrowood and Barnet are a double act more reminiscent of Shardlake and Barak than Holmes and Watson, whom Arrowood hates so much. This is the seedy side of London in the 1890s. Holmes visits this world but Arrowood lives in it. Flawed characters making the best of the situations they find themselves in - this is a cracking tale, well read by Malk Williams. The best recommendation is that I look forward eagerly to the next instalment.
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- jane miller
- 14-07-22
Good and gripping Victorian detective mystery
I loved this book, really good characters and a good solid detective mystery with plenty of twists and turns, loved the one sided rivalry between Arrowwood and Sherlock Holmes
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- Victoria Chambers
- 26-01-20
Poor man's Sherlock
Arrowood clever cunning as was I think a line in the hustler a student of human moves and not as brave as he thinks he is hence need for trusty assistant Barnett.
A great ensemble cast and sense of time and place a great listen the narration is amazing
I really enjoyed it
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- Liam_H
- 24-06-21
Enjoyable trash
enjoyable trash, filled full of every cliche you can think of and then a few more.
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- Amazon Customer
- 19-07-17
Great debut of a new detective
Excellent story, with interesting characters. Good plot. Really nice to find a detective who is both flawed and humane. Told through the eyes of his assistant develops the characters through the relationship. The resentment that Arrowood feels for the celebrated Sherlock Holmes is a great sub-plot. The ending is very satisfying, without the overblown and unbelievable endings of so many detective stories. I would recommend this to anyone who is bored with the usual, jaded detective stereotype or of unrealistic heroics. I was gripped from beginning to end and look forward to Arrowood's next case. Oh, and the narration is excellent.
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- lushcub
- 16-04-22
Fantastic atmosphere
Really gripping & authentic. Narrator was great, extremely accomplished with accents and maintaining the pace of action.
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- Liz
- 09-11-19
Love love love
This is like the home from home
feeling. We know these characters so well because of the brilliant writing but also because of the brilliant narration. I’ve listened to both books twice and still enjoyed the wonderful, colourful language of the author and then the narrator. Can’t wait for number three.
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